Justin E. Witham

ELIOT, Maine — Justin Edwin Witham, 87, of Fore Road in Eliot, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at his home, following a period of failing health.

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Posted Aug. 30, 2013 at 2:00 AM

Posted Aug. 30, 2013 at 2:00 AM

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ELIOT, Maine — Justin Edwin Witham, 87, of Fore Road in Eliot, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at his home, following a period of failing health.

Born March 6, 1926, in Kittery, he was a son of Charles and Margaret (Estes) Witham, and was raised in Kittery Point by his aunt and uncle, Florence and Harry Witham, who adopted him following the death of his mother.

Justin served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He met and in 1961 married his loving wife of nearly 53 years, Pat Witham, and together they made their home and raised a family in Eliot. Justin worked early in life lobster fishing and for a time aboard the corporate yacht for the Hoover Co., sailing from New York to Miami. He worked for a time at Simplex, Bailey Corp., and Data General, where he retired in 1988.

Following retirement, he and Pat made a home for 11 years in Lady Lake, Fla., where they enjoyed many friends. He was known by his friends as the Card King for his love of card games and cribbage.

Justin is survived by his wife, Pat, of Eliot; daughter Helen Nelson of North Berwick; granddaughter Holly Nelson of Eliot; a son-in-law, Scott Nelson; a sister, Lillian Spinney; and his great-grandchildren, Felica, Brandon and Ella Rose, whom he adored.

He was predeceased by his son, Richard "Dick" Witham; sisters Mildred Brooks and Jane Higgins; and brothers Clarence and Robert.

SERVICES: Friends may visit with Justin's family from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, with a memorial service following at 2 p.m., in the JS Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road, Kittery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the "Common Table" at St. John's Church, 101 Chapel St., Portsmouth, NH 03801. Care for the Witham family has been entrusted to the JS Pelkey Funeral Home.